Heath Zenith SL-5318-WH-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Shielded Wide-Angle Twin Security Light, White

by Heath/Zenith

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Features patented Dual Brite 2 Level lighting and low-level accent light adjustable timer. Timer settings include (Off, 3 HR, 6 HR, OR DUSK TO DA). Full bright security light goes on when motion is detected. The Selectable Light Timer allows you to select a setting of minutes before automatically shutting off lights after motion has stopped. The Automatic Photocell deactivates unit in daylight. Pulse Count Technology reduces false sensing from wind and rain. A Manual Override is available so you can turn light off or on at your convenience with existing indoor wall switch. Allows light to stay on continuously all night when needed. Specifications: RANGE: Up to 70 feet, OPERATION: Dusk To Dawn Accent and Safety, SHELL: Heavy-Duty Die Cast Metal, BULB: 300 Watt, WARRANTY: 10 Years

Product Description

Finish:White, Light Bulb:(2)120w PAR38 Med 120v Halogen Motion Sensing Par Flood Security Light with Bulb Shields 240 motion sensor. Detects motion up to 70 feet away. Adjustable detection sensitivity with selectable timer. Dual-brite 2-level lighting. 10 Year warranty. Mostly assembled.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8 x 5.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KKLQ3U
• Item model number: SL-5318-WH-C
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,214 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #20 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Security Lighting
  • #51 in Home Improvement > Lamps & Light Fixtures > Outdoor Lighting

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product!!, May 6, 2008

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G. Kromedas (Delaware) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5318-WH-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Shielded Wide-Angle Twin Security Light, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've only had this for 2 weeks but i'm quite satisfied with the end result. I've read the reviews on other security lights being too sensitive and ect...but like most, you still have to tinker with it to find the proper sensitivity level you will need.

Upon opening the box, i was glad that most of the unit was made out of metal and not plastic so you know it could withstand the different weather elements. Installing it was very simple and the instructions were clear.

The sensitivity level is easily adjusted by turning a rotary disc on the bottom of the unit ranging from min to max to a boost. I find the boost very sensitve as i could never find the proper setting to suit my needs so i keep it on max. You can also adjust the sensor eye to aim more left, right, down or up depending on which area you want to cover the most. And don't forget, it is 240 degrees of coverage compared to 180 others offer.

There are 3 pre-programmed timers for which this unit will stay on upon sensoring motion. 1, 5 and 20 minutes. I have set mine for 1 minute which is more than enough time to scare someone way from your property. Remember, depending on the wattages of your bulbs which are not included, you don't want to increase your electric bill either. I found 240 total watts to be sufficient for me and it does include protective metal lamp covers.

The unit also has a timed low-level lighting for anyone who wishes to have it on for 3 hrs, 6 hrs or dusk to dawn but as soon as motion is detected, they're on high. I probably won't ever use this as it defeats the purpose of scaring someone off your property as in my case, people who walk their dogs but don't clean up behind them.

Overall, you'll be satisfied with this unit as long as you have some patience while finding your desired sensitivity setting. I can't tell you how many times i had to go out in the middle of the night to adjust it to where i was satisfied.

**UPDATE** (5-10-08)
Had the first windy day since acquiring the unit and i'm going to drop a star from the rating because i could not adjust the sensitivity level to the point where the light would shut off. Not sure if it was sensing bug activity around the sensor or if it was the wind but it got to the point where i had to shut it down from the inside and try to adjust it the next day. This is unacceptable in my book.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars pay for what you get, October 4, 2008

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Ngai Sze Huang "src" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5318-WH-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Shielded Wide-Angle Twin Security Light, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

"I purchased three of these units and within one year two of the three had failed. The flood lights do not come on when sensing motion at night, but the motion detector light indicates motion is sensed. The flood lights will come on in the test mode but won't come on in normal mode. I believe the daylight sensor has gone bad and the units cannot tell that nightime has come. I was not able to locate a web site for this company for support or warranty information."

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a good product but you gotta install that carefully, January 8, 2010

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D. Pivi "dp" (new york, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heath Zenith SL-5318-WH-D 300-Watt Motion-Sensing Shielded Wide-Angle Twin Security Light, White (Tools & Home Improvement)

For the price this item is unbeatable.
It really has as a wide and long detection range as advertised and it worked pretty reliably since i've installed it more than a month ago.
The only one note i would make is that the manual does not stress enough the importance of pointing the light beams (or even their reflections) away from anywhere close to the motion detection sensor. I've found that out at my expenses cause a reflection of the light on the wall kept setting the motion detection off and the whole thing would keep flashing like an emergency light until i've figured that one out and solved the problem just by pointing the light on a different direction.